x530

I have been looking in the owners manual but can't find anywhere that tells how much weight the tractor can tow. I have a 1200lb lawn roller that I want to use. Does anyone know if the tractor will handle it safely.

Re: x530

On the flat, but don't expect to go down a hill safely. Even half that weight will push you down the hill, and the result might not be pretty.
Towing and stopping are two different things, IMO.
Sliding (being pushed) downhill will cause one wheel to spin forward, and the other to spin back (rear end differential behavior). That creates a spin that gets one out of control quickly. I've recovered by accelerating down hill but fortunate that it was a short hill and could get to the bottom quickly.

Re: x530

Originally Posted by castiman

I have been looking in the owners manual but can't find anywhere that tells how much weight the tractor can tow. I have a 1200lb lawn roller that I want to use. Does anyone know if the tractor will handle it safely.

Why would you pul this roller with the 530 when you have a 2520 to do this?

Re: x530

Originally Posted by jenkinsph

Why would you pul this roller with the 530 when you have a 2520 to do this?

There are areas around my yard that are soft and the 2520 is to heavy for, that's why I bought the x530 for mowing. I never thought about the roller,so I was hoping the x530 can pull it without hurting the tractor. I use to have a older jd 216 that handled the roller without any problems, kick myself now for selling it.